The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.
Standard Minimum Qualifications
Education: Advanced University degree in Security Management, International Relations or Law Enforcement or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses. A diploma obtained from Military/Police Academy with qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the First University degree
- Working Experience: A minimum of 3 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in political or security analysis with an academic, military, police, intelligence, humanitarian, peacekeeping, diplomatic or corporate security management organization is required.
- At least one-year experience and exposure at the international level is required.
- Experience in UN organizations is an asset.
Key Accountabilities (Not All-inclusive)
What you will do:
- Provide technical advice and support e.g. security assessments and plans to COs to strengthen the capacity within security management and crisis readiness and preparedness.
- Contribute to the development of systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of security situation needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practices.
- Contribute in conducting context analysis in conflict affected areas of operations, determining the key characteristics and locations of non-state armed groups (NSAG).
- Assist with communications and negotiations to garner security guarantees or “acceptance” for WFP to operate in NSAG’s areas of control.
- Keep up to date with and advise upon local security developments and issues and the potential impact upon WFP operations to inform security and operational activities.
- Contribute to monitoring and maintaining an effective security management communications system that enables rapid and co-ordinated security activities.
- Contribute to productive relationships building with local partners to align activities and optimise the best protection for staff, activities and facilities.
- Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align activities with wider programmes and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
- Where supervisory responsibilities apply, manage security staff, providing coaching and guidance to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.
- Participate at local and inter-agency meetings e.g. Security Co-ordination Cells to present relevant security issues and contribute to technical discussions, exchange of knowledge and experience.
- Support in organizing and delivering training sessions to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners.
- Prepare accurate and timely reports, e.g. mandatory Field Security reports that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
- Support the monitoring and evaluation of WFP activities, providing technical analysis and information as required to support the assessment of activity impact.
- Follow emergency security preparedness practices to meet emergency food assistance needs.
- Other as required.
Desired Experiences For Entry Into The Role
- Has supported complex projects and operational activities that maintain security operations functions and feed into overall strategic aims
- Has gained experience in an emergency response and high-risk operational capacity
- Has provided direction and instruction to more junior staff members within area of expertise
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